The Africa Health Budget Network (AHBN) has called on the Federal Government to urgently release the ₦200 million allocated for Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) in the 2025 approved national budget.

Founder of the organisation, Dr. Aminu Magashi Garba, made the call in a press release issued to our correspondent.

According to him, releasing the funds on time is critical to protecting public health and improving hygiene and safety standards in health facilities across the country.

He commended the Federal Government, Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare (FMOH), and the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) for including this funding in the 2025 Approved Budget.

“The allocation is captured under the budget line titled ‘Health Promotion and Disease Prevention/IPC’, with the code ERGP25217466. This marks a big step forward in supporting Nigeria’s national IPC efforts and advancing its health security goals,” he stated.

The organisation also acknowledged the role of AFENET and Resolve to Save Lives (RTSL) for their technical support and funding during the advocacy efforts that led to the reinstatement of the IPC budget line “after it had been excluded in the 2024 fiscal year.”

“With support from these partners, AHBN led sustained advocacy, including engagement with the Budget Office of the Federation, policy discussions with key agencies, and public awareness campaigns through media and civil society platforms,” he noted.